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Pierre-luc Gagnon

Wakefield,QC

Summary

With over 18 years in business management, I bring a depth of expertise in strategic planning, contract negotiation, and operations. My proactive approach to risk management and business development complements my foundational strengths. Passionate about growth and operational efficiency, I am deeply committed to adding value and driving success in every endeavor I undertake.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

President of Operations

Taurus Transport Inc
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Create new business opportunity
  • Procurement and contracts negotiations
  • Establish creative financing opportunity's, established specialized lines of credit and acquire working capital through credit unions
  • Maintain and exceed customer expectation to acquire more volume purchases
  • Balance budgets and make equipment's purchases
  • Negotiate bulk fuel purchases in order to remain as competitive as possible
  • Evaluate, negotiate and hire new employees
  • Establishes and maintain Health and safety procedures for company
  • Manage booking and ensure all trucks are on time in various province across Canada, oversee fleet via GPS system for fuel abuse and productivity data
  • Ensure fleet is well maintained, be PRO ACTIVE in order to reduce cost of operation and maintain competitiveness
  • Ensure 24/7 operational state of company
  • Marketing, maintain visibility across various social media platforms
  • Weed out criminal activity and penitential fraud within company, ensure clean and safe work atmospheres

Vice President of Operations

Top Quality Exterior Design LTD
01.2005 - 08.2017
  • Create new business opportunity
  • Procurement and contracts negotiations
  • Establish creative financing opportunity's, established specialized lines of credit and acquire working capital through credit unions
  • Maintain and exceed customer expectation to acquire more volume purchases
  • Balance budgets and make equipment's purchases
  • Manage Scheduling for over 50 employees across 7 different construction sites across the greater Ottawa region
  • Evaluate, negotiate and hire new employees
  • Establishes and maintain Health and safety procedures for company
  • Evaluate job and site plans, be PRO ACTIVE in order to reduce cost of operation and maintain competitiveness
  • Ensure 7/7 operational state of company
  • Weed out criminal activity and penitential fraud within company, ensure clean and safe work atmospheres

Director of Operations

Top Performance Cleaning And Maintenance LTD
05.2001 - 12.2004
  • Manage construction cleaning across various construction sites
  • Do various cleaning stage inspection, establish workflow procedures to ensure efficient work days and train employees
  • In charge of customer service division, meet and exceed customers expectations
  • Inventory and purchase order of cleaning material
  • Fleet oversee and maintenance scheduling
  • Health and safety enforcer on site, maintain safe work procedure and ensure employees have correct information for safe work environment WHMIS
  • Deal with Project Managers and Foreman across various construction sites
  • Ensure correct scheduling and on time work for closing and delivery of houses to customers

Skills

Leadership & Management Skills:

  • Executive Leadership
  • Business Operations Management
  • Personnel Hiring and Training
  • Business Growth and Development

Financial Acumen:

  • Financial Planning & Management
  • Capital Procurement
  • Budget Management
  • Line of Credit Negotiation

Strategic & Business Planning:

  • Opportunity Identification
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Contract Negotiation and Procurement

Risk Management & Compliance:

  • Fraud Detection and Prevention
  • Health & Safety Enforcement
  • Risk Mitigation & Planning

Operational Expertise:

  • Fleet Oversight & Management
  • Multi-site Scheduling & Coordination
  • GPS System Monitoring & Reporting

Technical & Specialized Skills:

  • Project Site Supervision
  • Site Plan Analysis & Interpretation
  • PPE Compliance & Worksite Safety
  • Class 1 Commercial Driving & Defensive Driving
  • Wheel Loader & Lift Operations

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Employee Training & Development

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

President of Operations

Taurus Transport Inc
01.2019 - 01.2023

Vice President of Operations

Top Quality Exterior Design LTD
01.2005 - 08.2017

Director of Operations

Top Performance Cleaning And Maintenance LTD
05.2001 - 12.2004

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